Description
A delightful and refreshing dessert featuring a sweet and tangy strawberry salsa paired with crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla chips. Perfect for parties or a light, fruity treat, this recipe combines fresh strawberries, zesty lime, and fragrant mint with crunchy cinnamon-coated chips baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cinnamon Sugar
- 1 cup (200 grams) white or cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Chips
- 5 x 10 inch flour tortillas
- ¼ cup (60 ml) oil, or aquafaba (oil gives crispier results)
For the Strawberry Salsa
- 2 lb (32 oz or 907 grams) fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 small lime
- 3 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large handful fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the white or cane sugar with ground cinnamon until well combined. Set this mixture aside for coating the chips.
- Prepare Tortilla Chips: Cut each flour tortilla into chip-sized wedges. Using a brush, lightly coat each wedge with oil or aquafaba for a crispier texture. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the wedges, then arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking trays. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chips are crispy and lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Make Strawberry Salsa: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed juice of one small lime, strawberry jam, vanilla extract, chopped fresh mint, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently to combine all the flavors. Let the salsa sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry salsa alongside the cooled cinnamon chips at room temperature for a refreshing and crunchy dessert experience.
Notes
- Use oil for crispier cinnamon chips, but aquafaba works as a vegan alternative.
- Letting the strawberry salsa sit enhances flavor infusion and sweetness.
- Store extra chips in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust sugar and cinnamon proportions to taste for a sweeter or spicier chip.
- Fresh mint adds a bright flavor; you can substitute with basil for variation.
